Guess who started making hand tools? The DeWalt 5-In-1 Hacksaw ($25) is part of the legendary brand's new line of hand tools, bringing the same toughness as their battery-powered brethren. This particular specimen features a reversible blade that offers up to 330 pounds of 90 degree slicing on one side and 45 degree flush cuts on the other, a removable nose piece that lets it function as a low-profile hacksaw, a blade storage compartment that holds a reciprocating saw blade, and the ability to serve as a pistol-grip jab saw for cutting drywall.

What better name for a burly ice scraper than that of a Nordic god-turned-comic hero? The Thor Ice Scraper ($20) drops the hammer on ice and snow with a double-blade design so you can scrape with forward and backward motions, a front handle for added force, a telescoping arm so you can reach all the way across your vehicle with ease, and a front plow for blasting away snow. [Scouted by Bruce]

Think your old windows might be leaking out your money in the form of heat? Worried that there are small creatures living in your walls? The Porter Cable Infrared Thermometer ($50) can help you find out. Measuring temperatures from -22º to 590º F, all you need to do is point it at the area you want to check — a built-in LED will shine on the wall, glowing blue for cold areas and red for warmer spots. As for what you do when you discover a gateway to the underworld inside your home? That's up to you.

Coders, managers, illustrators — whatever your job, odds are you've had to deal with a whiteboard before. Now you can carry one with you with the Wipebook Pro. This full-sized notebook holds 20 8.5" x 11" writeable pages that work just like a normal whiteboard, letting you write, erase, and re-write countless times. Brass binding lets it lay flat, cow-friendly faux leather front and rear covers help when it's time to digitize a page, and unlike the board at work, you can take it home without ever having to worry about an overzealous janitor "cleaning" away your valuable notes.

We've all used our ratchets as hammers at one point or another, so why not go ahead and make it official? The Wera Koloss Hammer Ratchet ($100) is designed to take blows with the best of them, thanks to a drop-forged hammer head, but also functions as a heavy-duty reversible ratchet with a minimal six degree return angle, a fine-tooth mechanism, a multi-component Kraftform handle that ensures a secure grip.

What's the biggest problem facing home intruders today? Accidentally breaking glass because they can't see what they're doing. The Glowbar ($80) is here to change all of that. Made from high-carbon steel, it features a hyper-phosphorescent coating that should provide more than enough light to ensure you've got it wedged securely between the door and the frame. Just watch out for those McCallister kids — we hear they can be brutal around the holidays.